Seismic Anamoly Interview

Seismic Anamoly composes/performs Hard Rock/Metal Guitar Instrumentals and his work is done primarily utilizing his Peavey EVH Wolfgang. He is proudly represented and promoted by Magnatune Records of Berkeley, CA, USA and CD Unsigned Records of Worthing, England, UK.

PA ~ When did you take up your artistry and how long have you been involved with it?

SA ~ I started playing when I was a teenager...didn't seriously take it up until the year 2000 and have been active ever since.

PA ~ Musically, how would you describe your sound/genre?

SA ~ Hard Rock/Metal/Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals

PA ~ What gravitated you toward your artistic work ?

SA ~ I just like to make Music; relieves the stress of everyday life.

PA ~ Who are your influenced by?

SA ~ Ted Nugent, Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie Montrose, Leslie West

PA ~ I understand you have two CD's out called "Snake Eyes" and "Code Red" ; what is the listener / viewer in store for?

SA ~ Hard Rock/Metal Guitar Instrumental Ear Kandy.... =D

PA ~ How are the CD'sbeing received?

SA ~ I've sold a good many, but nothing that is going to turn this into a career, that's for sure.

PA ~ Do you have a favorite composition on either CD?

SA ~ "Howl At Tha Moon" on "Snake Eyes" would probably be my favorite piece....had a ton of fun doing it.

PA ~ Will you be touring?

SA ~ No.

PA ~ Any other projects or follow ups in the works presently?

SA ~ I have another CD that is on the lighter side which is unreleased at this time called "Times Gone By"; it's a collection of Acoustic Instrumentals I've done over the years.

PA ~ Do you perform solo or normally with a group?

SA ~ Whatever the occasion calls for....I generally just Jamm with buddies at local venues.

PA ~ Do you perform outside of your hometown?

SA ~ No.

PA ~ During your artistic journey so far, any interesting (funny, bizarre, highlight, nightmare etc...) stories come to mind you'd like to share with us?

SA ~ Not really, unless you count the occasional jealous rant from washed-up, has-been artists who want to discredit you because they think you are doing better than they are, and you are. To me, that is funny as hell and a real ego booster....not to mention the free pub they are giving you.

PA ~ Give us your thoughts on the indie music scene good and not so good.

SA ~ I believe the Indie scene is taking off like a ROCKET!!!

There are so many good Indie bands/Artists out there now it's hard to keep up with them all....and a LOT of them are better than what you buy at the local CD shop on major labels by far.

PA ~ How is the artistic scene in Meridian evolving?

SA ~ Slowly...this IS the Deep South, you know!!! =D

PA ~ What has the highlight of your career been?

SA ~ Having my tune "Crying In The Rain" selected by Al "MIG" MacFarland for inclusion in his feature tragic/comedy film "Feral Autumn", which should be released soon.

PA ~ What are some goals you hope to accomplish in the future?

SA ~ Make more money!!! And take more vacations!!!

PA ~ What are your other interests outside of music?

SA ~ College Football....love it.

PA ~ What was the best piece of advice you ever heard that motivates you in pursuit of your artistry?

SA ~ Don't Half-Ass anything you do; do it or don't.

PA ~ Where can someone find out more about Seismic Anamoly?